The order also required the roughly 17 million employees of health facilities receiving federal Medicare or Medicaid to be vaccinated. [51], Biden selected Antony Blinken to be secretary of state, Linda Thomas-Greenfield as ambassador to the United Nations, and Jake Sullivan as national security advisor. The Biden campaign described the public option as a "plan to protect and build on ObamaCare. "[287] He described China as the "most serious competitor" that poses challenges on the "prosperity, security, and democratic values" of the U.S.[288], Biden nominated Antony Blinken to serve as Secretary of State who took office on January 26, 2021. ", "US sends more military aid to Ukraine that includes ammunition, mines and satellite antennas", "New advanced air defenses systems have arrived in Ukraine", "Ukraine Has the Edge Against Russia as Winter Descends, US Defense Secretary Says", "Putin's war plans 'plain wrong', Biden says in Ukraine", "U.S. alerted Russia to Biden's Ukraine visit for "deconfliction purposes," White House says", "Biden warns European allies that 'democratic progress is under assault', "France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over submarine deal", "Explainer: Why is a submarine deal sparking a diplomatic crisis? [398], The Russian invasion of Ukraine instigated significant and substantial support to Ukraine during the Biden presidency including two dozen military aid packages to assist them against the invasion. He expressed deep sorrow for the Afghan victims as well. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the administration wants a "worker-centered trade policy. [142], This final version included approximately $1.2trillion in spending, with $550billion being newly authorized spending on top of what Congress was planning to authorize regularly. [110] The Biden administration responded by promising an increased supply of at-home tests later in 2022. In foreign policy, Biden completed the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan, declaring an end to nation-building efforts and shifting U.S. foreign policy toward strategic competition with China and, to a lesser extent, Russia. Biden has been the president for 100 days. [8][9][10] However, during the withdrawal, the Afghan government collapsed and the Taliban seized control, leading to Biden receiving bipartisan criticism. [83], On January 21, 2021, the Biden administration issued a 60-day ban on oil and gas leases and permits on federal land and waters. [379][380], In November 2021, Putin stated that an expansion of NATO's presence in Ukraine, especially the deployment of any long-range missiles capable of striking Russian cities or missile defense systems similar to those in Romania and Poland, would be a "red line" issue for Russia. Despite Biden's low approvals, a red wave did not occur during the president's first midterm as many had anticipated. Biden, meanwhile, was the top administration official arguing for a much more limited role for American forces in Afghanistan. Independents caucusing with the Democratic Party (Senators. The federal debt stood at $27.6 trillion when Biden took office. "[496], In June 2022, Biden appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! [93][94][95] The travel ban prevents non-U.S. citizens living in the prospective countries from entering the U.S.[96] Biden implemented a face mask requirement on nearly all forms of public transportation and inside of transportation hubs; previously, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had recommended that such a policy be enacted but it was blocked by the Trump administration, under which the CDC issued strong, albeit non-binding recommendations for mask use in these settings. Biden signed the Act into law on November 15, 2021. [442] Biden's planned visit was seen as a move to seek Saudi assistance to ease the oil and gas prices at home. The incident increased tensions between the U.S. and China. He met with Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and announced a new aid package to the Palestinians. The rationale for this decision, which contributed to low European vaccination rates, was that the U.S. had to be "over-supplied and over-prepared", according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki. [209][210] The following day, Biden had a call with Mexican president Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador. No ifs, ands, or buts. "Catholic Bishops Avoid Confrontation With Biden". [370] The Biden administration is also planning to impose sanctions against Russia because of the 2020 SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign, which compromised the computer systems of nine federal agencies. President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday. [231], The number of migrant families and unaccompanied children entering the U.S. from across the Southwest border steeply declined in August, September, and October 2021. President Biden has signed more than three dozen executive orders, actions and directives since he took office just 9 days ago with Biden officials telling Fox News that the moves are . [13][14] His age and mental fitness have also been a subject of discussion. Associated Press [50] Jen O'Malley Dillon, who had served as campaign manager for Biden's successful presidential campaign, was named as deputy chief of staff. [476], After speculation Biden would not seek re-election due to his advanced age and poor job approval,[477] Biden officially announced his re-election campaign on April 25, 2023. Biden served 36 years as a U.S. senator from Delaware and went on to serve as. The full text of Joe Biden's Inaugural Address at Wikisource. [360], On May 23, 2022, Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to counter growing Chinese economic and political influence in the Indo-Pacific region. According to Biden, the US will be playing a key role to rebuild damaged infrastructure in the Gaza alongside the Palestinian authority. 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[478], Very early in Biden's presidency, opinion polls found that Biden's approval ratings were steadier than Trump's, with an average approval rating of 55% and an average disapproval rate of 39%. Biden admin says the CIA intel is not conclusive", "Intel officials have "low to moderate" confidence in reports of Russian bounties on U.S. troops", "Joe Biden brands Putin a 'killer', says he will pay for poll meddling", "Nord Stream 2: Biden waives US sanctions on Russian pipeline", "Biden and Putin conclude high-stakes diplomacy at Geneva summit", "Putin praises summit result, calls Biden a tough negotiator", "Putin praises Biden, calling him a 'professional' following Geneva summit", "Russia will act if Nato countries cross Ukraine 'red lines', Putin says", "NATO Pushes Back Against Russian President Putin's 'Red Lines' Over Ukraine", "Putin Demands NATO Guarantees Not to Expand Eastward", "US will help to end Ukraine conflict with Russia, Biden tells Kyiv", "Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine? [274] The administration estimated that about 43 million borrowers would be covered by the plan, including about 20 million individuals whose student debt would be completely forgiven. [405] The trip was unannounced, and involved major security coordinations to ensure safety. [322], On May 20, 2022, the Biden administration added Cuba to a small list of countries that the US accuses of "not cooperating fully" in the battle against terrorism. Manufacturing Jobs During the presidential campaign, Biden regularly referred to manufacturing jobs as the " backbone of America " and vowed to " revitalize " American manufacturing with a ". [314], In July 2021, protesters gathered in front of the White House and demonstrators called on President Joe Biden to take action in Cuba. [86] The federal government would identify communities that have been hit hardest by COVID-19, and ensure the vaccine does not reach them at an unfair pace. "[212], On January 23, Biden proposed an immigration bill[213] aiming to give a path to citizenship to eleven million immigrants living in the U.S. without a permanent legal status. [444] Democratic Representative Adam Schiff also criticized the visit saying, I wouldn't go. After entering into the agreement, the Australian government canceled an agreement that it had made with France for the provision of French conventionally powered submarines. Biden said to those who wished harm upon the US that "we will hunt you down and make you pay. [246][247][248], Three days after the Atlanta spa shootings that killed 8 people, including 6 Asian women, Biden and Vice President Harris travelled to Atlanta. [425], Biden ordered a halt in the arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates which the Trump administration had previously agreed to. [456], While federal prosecutors accused the Emirates of interfering in American politics from both sides, the relations with the Arab nation during Biden's presidency didn't witness much of the expected changes. Biden called for the expansion of NATO with the addition of Finland and Sweden, and rallied NATO allies in support of Ukraine. Joe Biden's tenure as the 46th president of the United States began with his inauguration on January 20, 2021. Biden participated in 23 interviews in his first 100 days, compared to 95 for Donald Trump, 187 for Barack Obama, 60 for George W. Bush, 64 for Bill Clinton, 70 for George H. W. Bush, and 78 for Ronald Reagan.[511]. Biden's predecessor, President Trump, Biden had done just 22 press interviews through December 31 of his first year in office, a total dwarfed by the 92 interviews Trump had done and the 156 (!) The idea was viewed as a compromise between the progressive and moderate flanks of the Democratic Party. 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The trip comes after he became the first US president in . Later, Biden would go on to say that he could tell by Obama's 'body language' that he agreed with that assessment even though he ultimately rejected it. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. It is widely expected not to pass both houses of Congress without significant revision. [199][200][201], Following the attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election, Biden called for reforms to the 1887 Electoral Count Act to clarify the roles of Congress and the Vice President in certifying electoral votes. That represents 730 days since his inauguration and a whole lot of other numbers as well. "[149], During Biden's first year in office, inflation rose to 7.5%, the highest rate in forty years. That day he issued an executive order directing businesses with more than 100 employees to require vaccination of their workers or weekly testing, affecting about 80 million Americans. "Biden says U.S. forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion". They met in person on the sidelines of a summit in Indonesia in November. "[255][256] Regarding action, Biden stated that his administration will defend the right of women to seek an abortion in another state where abortion is legal and help protect a woman's access to contraception and abortion pills approved by the FDA. All the major economies agreed to pass national laws that would require corporations to pay at least 15% income tax in the countries they operate. As part of his own Irish-American heritage, Psaki said that Biden "has a special place in his heart for the Irish", underpinning his commitment to Northern Ireland's peace. 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